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Variety traits

Plant height

Plant height is a key morphological trait that determines a variety's lodging resistance and suitability for mechanized harvesting. This indicator is measured in centimeters and shows a high degree of dependence on the interaction between the variety's genotype and environmental conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 51 504 varieties reference book.

Plant height is a morphological trait measured in centimeters from the soil surface to the top of the vegetative or generative organs. To ensure representativeness, measurements are taken at several points in the plot, with leaning plants raised to a vertical position; the timing of data collection is strictly regulated by variety testing protocols.

This trait is directly linked to the crop's lodging resistance: as a rule, shorter or short-stemmed forms possess increased stem strength, allowing them to better withstand high doses of mineral fertilizers and intensive agrotechnical loads. Plant height also determines harvestability, directly affecting the position of the lower fruits or pods relative to the soil level.

Variability in height depends both on the genetic characteristics of a specific variety and on growing conditions, including soil fertility, moisture availability, and plant density. Due to the lack of a universal scale for all crops, varieties are classified by height relative to specific crop standards, and agronomists are recommended to evaluate not only the mean value of the trait but also its stability under various weather conditions.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

MANDORA

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

1 record

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

1 record

Lidra

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

CLIMAX

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

1 record

ICCSA17

Application submitted

Citrus L. · Citrus

INVESTIGACION CITRICOLA CASTELLON, S.A.

1 record

Campo

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

CEPPETTO

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

1 record

BRV2064B

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

2 records

Longino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Canua

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

1 record

Ligur

Terminated

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

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